Newsprint imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $20.3 million of newsprint in 2024 (32.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.3M | 32.9K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 33.5K t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 34.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 26.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 22.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 36.2K t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 43.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 31.2K t |
Where Kenya imports newsprint from
Canada alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $14.0M | 69% |
| Norway | $3.0M | 15% |
| United States | $1.4M | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $704K | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $335K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $252K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $190K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $175K | 0.9% |
| Russia | $114K | 0.6% |
| India | $74K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Newsprint exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.4 million of newsprint in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.3M | 92% |
| Burundi | $80K | 5.8% |
| Rwanda | $25K | 1.8% |
| Ethiopia | $9K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya newsprint imports (HS 4801): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4801: Newsprint, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of newsprint imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported newsprint worth $20.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply newsprint to Kenya?
Canada was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by Norway (15%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of newsprint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of newsprint to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $20.3 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $30.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export newsprint?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for newsprint?
The HS code for newsprint is heading 4801. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4801.00. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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